Andrea Bogomolni works as a pathobiologist at a renowned oceanographic institute in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Today she’s collecting seal “scat” to analyse and learn more about their diet and the ocean. She must also perform a necropsy on a seal found dead on the coast.

A long day at sea results in a large haul of scallops, which then need to be shucked by Bob and his crew. On the way back to shore, dolphins splash around them and a large group of seals are sighted on a sand bar.

On their dance hit “I Love It," Swedish synth pop duo Icona Pop feature vocals from the British singer and original writer of the song, Charli XCX. The lyrics describe a breakup with an older boyfriend, with raw emotion giving way to a release of joy and reckless abandonment.

Alan’s basket-making skills are highly prized on the island and by collectors, but he fears for the future of the craft. Moving on from Nantucket, we join a small team of scallop fishermen setting out from port on Cape Cod for a day’s dredging.

Scottish Singer Rod Stewart, with his distinctive raspy voice, made a name for himself singing romantic ballads that caught the public imagination. “You’re in My Heart (The Final Acclaim)” was one of these and is from his album Foot Loose & Fancy Free.

The sandy cliffs of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket are being eroded by an advancing sea that threatens to wash away rows of beachside properties. On Nantucket, we meet Alan Reed, a man who visited the island and stayed, becoming a master craftsman in the intricate art of basket weaving.

From her blockbuster breakthrough album Jagged Little Pill, here is Alanis Morissette's ultimate breakup song, in which she lets her former partner know how much harm he did by leaving her.

Ann loves working with her alpacas on the farm. She explains a little about their breeding process, and the remarkable qualities of alpaca fleece. Then, it’s onwards to Massachusetts and the vacation paradise of Martha’s Vineyard, an island retreat favoured by several American presidents.

“Can You Feel The Love Tonight” is a romantic song from the Disney movie The Lion King. It was performed and composed by Elton John and features lyrics by Tim Rice.

In an area of Rhode Island better known for historic mansions and more recent luxury homes, Ann and Kevin Tarsagian have established an alpaca farm. With enthusiasm and determination, they’ve learned to care for these special animals and built up a thriving business. When we visit, the farm has just welcomed a new and very cute arrival.

K.T. Tunstall is a Scottish singer, and her song "Push That Knot Away" was one of her first attempts at mixing a picked acoustic tune with electronica. The music video features little snippets of her recent tours and travels.

Lighthouse keeper Dave McCurdy loves the solitude and connection to the past that comes with his job. The lighthouse on Rose Island in Narragansett Bay was built in 1870.

Every year, crews from the ivy league universities Yale and Harvard compete in a rowing regatta. For students like Maddie, the weight of responsibility for their university’s reputation spurs them on in tough training for the annual race. Continuing northeast, we find New England’s largest estuary, a vast number of lighthouses, and a naval shipyard that has been producing submarines for over a hundred years.

New England is a region made up of six northeastern states: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. In New Haven, Connecticut, we visit one of the world’s finest universities, and meet Maddie, a student who excels in her chosen sport of rowing.

This anthem from the Scottish band Big Country tells the story of a girl who runs away from home and takes a big chance by marrying the first guy she meets, who ultimately abandons her and their two children.